As this is Infinity’s final public testing period for Modern Warfare 2 before it launches next month, the developers also took the time to make several nerfs and improvements. Find out more about the changes implemented for the second weekend of the Modern Warfare 2 beta:
New maps
Sariff Bay Sa’id
New modes
32v32 combat in Ground War is back, complete with new vehicles and more Invasion, a game mode that pits two teams composed of 20 players and 20 AI each on an expansive map, arrives alongside water play, ground and air vehicles, as well as absolute mayhem Third Person Moshpit returns
Gameplay tweaks
Improved vision when engaging fire at someone who’s already aiming at you by reducing muzzle smoke opacity and improving muzzle flash visibility You’ll have an easier time spotting targets with the adjustments made to player visibility Significant increase in Perks earn rate Lower overall distance from where you can hear ally and enemy footsteps Mixed local and non-local player slide sounds to make them more in sync with other movements Mix present adjustments that result in more muffled footstep sound
Weapon improvements
FTAC Recon Reduced full-auto damage Increased recoil while in full-auto Slight decrease in headshot damage FSS Hurricane Lowered damage from a distance Headshot multiplier is lower Lachmann-556 Minor increase in recoil and hipfire spread Headshot damage reduced by just a bit M4 Minor increase in hipfire spread M16 Minor increase in recoil and hipfire spread Kastov-74u Minor increase in recoil and hipfire spread Lachmann Sub Minor damage decreased Minor headshot damage reduced The weapons supporting the “Gunsmith” system remain from Weekend One to Weekend Two
Other improvements
Fixed Valderas Museum lighting Various geo fixes on Farm 18, Breenburgh Hotel, and Mercado Las Almas Several UI and UX optimizations
Modern Warfare 2 will come out on October 28. But, if you pre-order the digital version of the shooter, you’ll get early access to the campaign on October 20. After this, hardcore Call of Duty fans can look forward to Warzone 2 coming out on November 16, which coincides with the first season of live content for Modern Warfare 2.
